Promoting better health outcomes is more than just treating the individual. It’s about seeing the big picture and working for change through prevention, research, policy, and advocacy.
At New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), our programs equip you to care for the whole person—not just what ails them. You’ll learn to deliver compassionate care, advance the health of underserved urban and rural communities, and help solve some of society’s biggest population health and biomedical challenges through pioneering research.
Our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and graduate programs emphasize innovative learning strategies and extend opportunities to engage in faculty-led research in areas like cancer and cardiovascular disease. Clinical experiences at partnering health systems let you apply what you’re learning in a range of settings, while outreach programs allow you to serve the surrounding community through accessible preventative care and health education.
Whether you aim to assist patients directly or through policy or research, you’ll train with a diverse group of driven, compassionate students in an environment that prepares you for excellence, leadership, and impact.
Ranks and Stats
Nearly 100%
match rate for residency placements achieved by the College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2024.
Top 20%
Best Value Colleges for Healthcare Careers.
Payscale.com
Top
source of minority graduates at the doctoral level in osteopathic medicine.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Degrees & Programs
Across patient care, research, and population health, we’ve built our programs on a foundation of expert faculty, an active environment of discovery and innovation, and integrated clinical experiences.
Train at our Long Island campus or Jonesboro, Ark. location and develop the complex and critical behavioral, social, and clinical skills required in modern medical practice.
Through our master’s programs in biomedical sciences, medical/healthcare simulation, and public health, prepare to monitor population-level health trends, improve care delivery from the lab, or take part in the rapidly growing field of healthcare simulation.
Enhance your skill set by obtaining an M.B.A., M.P.H., Global Health Certificate, or another health-related master’s degree while completing your four-year medical curriculum.
Departments
Faculty experts across multiple academic departments will guide you through your medical school experience, providing you with stimulating lectures, engaging you in exciting research, and supporting you in clinical encounters.
Delve into cellular and molecular biology, toxicology, and other critical areas in the pursuit of advancing the diagnosis and treatment of pressing illnesses.
Explore the intricacies of focused areas of practice, including primary care, pharmacology, and public health, alongside experienced clinicians and researchers.
Prepare for success in medical school, exploring the biological basis of health and disease while gaining clinical and research experience.
Student Research & Clinical Experience
Make an impact before graduation by developing the skills to effectively diagnose and treat people and researching the next big treatments for diabetes, Parkinson’s, and other conditions.
Draw on an extensive network of partnering regional hospitals and healthcare facilities for formative hands-on experiences treating a spectrum of patients
Work alongside active faculty researchers pioneering new discoveries in medicine. You’ll build investigative skills and aid vital work in areas like neuroscience, cardiovascular health, and cancer treatment.
Develop skills in patient care and volunteer to serve the needs of the community at our New York Tech-run healthcare facilities, including our free clinic.
At our Jonesboro, Ark. location, our board-certified physicians offer skilled primary care, while medical students have access to clinical experiences that enhance their learning and serve the local population.
Student Voices
“NYITCOM has all the things I was looking for in a medical program … [It] has students, faculty, and staff members dedicated to ensuring students succeed. I like being in an environment where people push each other to grow.”
Established as New York’s first osteopathic medical school, we’ve grown to become a leader in health and medical education, graduating professionals who improve outcomes and address health disparities through evidence-based knowledge, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to care.
We’re committed to training physicians for a lifetime of learning and practice and advancing patient-centered, population-based healthcare through transformative education and illuminating research.
See the skilled researchers and experienced clinicians who are advancing our mission and vision through innovative education, research, and patient care.
Play an active role in projects funded by esteemed agencies like the National Institutes of Health that address everything from advancing our understanding of neurological diseases to regenerating bone through bioprinting technology.
Access advanced technology to support your learning and exploration in dedicated facilities like the Anatomy Lab, the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation, the Genomic and Molecular Biology Core Facility, and more.
Study medicine through a program focusing on improving health outcomes among one of our country’s most medically underserved regions. Enjoy the amenities of a major university (Arkansas State University) and opportunities to engage in local outreach.
Through research, outreach, and partnerships, NYITCOM-Arkansas students analyze population health trends, address barriers to care access with local representatives, and travel throughout the Mississippi Delta’s communities to deliver preventative services.
Notable Alumni
We graduate skilled physicians and impactful leaders in the healthcare field. Here are some of their stories.
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services has appointed Brookshield Laurent, D.O., to serve on the Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry.
Chiya Abramowitz (D.O./M.B.A. ’24) hopes to take his management and medical education to the next level as he pursues work in radiology and healthcare entrepreneurship.
Caroline Varlotta (D.O. ’20) didn’t intend to follow her father’s footsteps into a medical career. But that’s where she landed, and Gerard Varlotta (D.O. ’83) couldn’t be happier.
Carl Abraham, M.D., assistant professor at the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Jonesboro location (NYITCOM-Arkansas), arms passengers with information to stay healthy at 35,000 feet.
Two NYITCOM students received the AHA’s Scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease to fund research into how menopause and blood vessel calcification impact cardiovascular health.
COCA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. COCA accreditation signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational quality.
NYITCOM’s Program Accreditation Status: Accredited Last Reaffirmation: 2015 Last Mid-Cycle Review: 2019 Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2022
COCA’s Department of Accreditation can be reached by telephone at (312) 202-8124 or by email at predoc@osteopathic.org.
COCA has a complaint review procedure designed to protect the integrity and the maintenance of accreditation standards and procedures. The complaint form can be accessed here.
